The Japanese pavilion at 14th architectural biennale Venice (Kayoko Ota interview)

The Conversation of the commissioner of Japanese pavilion at 14th architectural biennale,Kayoko Ota, with A. Giacumacatos from GreekArchitects.gr by GreekArchitects.gr & ArchitectsPlanet.Tv The Japan Pavilion this year is a research-heavy presentation, a “treasure house” of studies, experiments and inspirations excavated from the dusty attic of Japan’s modern architectural history. Commissioned by longtime Koolhaas associate Kayoko […]

The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia

This is a comprehensive, dialogue-based course providing an in-depth exploration of the vernacular concept and its applications to the culture and built environments of the past, present, and future. Designed to promote discussion and dialogue while contributing to the discourse surrounding the concept of vernacular, this course will challenge the perception of tradition and stimulate […]

Green Architecture in japan

Green Architecture in japan.  Nguyen Viet Son

Shigeru Ban: The 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate

Shigeru Ban is a Japanese and international architect, most famous for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. He was profiled by Time magazine in their projection of 21st century innovators in the field of architecture and design. In 2014, Ban was named the 37th […]

Toyo Ito: A Conversation on Japanese Architecture

A lecture and conversation on Japanese architecture with world-renowned architect, Toyo Ito. This event was a part of the UC Berkeley Center for Japanese Studies’ 50th Anniversary program of events  Co-sponsored by: Center for Japanese Studies, Department of Architecture, and the Berkeley Art Museum.   post by UCBerkeleyEvents

Don’t Try to Create Architecture: Toshiaki Ban at TEDxSannomiya

In 1945, Toshiaki Ban was born in Yamaguchi, Japan. After the graduation from the University of Osaka, faculty of engineering, Ban cofounded an architectural firm “Goudou Kensetsu” which is now called “VANS.” Ban tries to build buildings through understanding the users. In addition, he works on practicing “Folk Architecture.” Ban has built various kinds of […]

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Interview with Kengo Kuma

Floornature interviews Kengo Kuma in Padua’s Palazzo della Ragione during an inspection for design of the installation of the exhibition dedicated to the Japanese architect. An opportunity to look at Kengo Kuma’s work and understand how he works, experimenting with materials. By Floornature Architecture Kuma was born in Yokohama, Japan, and attended Eiko Gakuen junior […]

SANAA – Daylight Award for Rolex Learning Center

Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa (SANAA) have won the 2014 Daylight Award (Tageslicht-Award) for the design of the Rolex Learning Center EPFL in Lausanne. With CHF 100,000 prize money the award is the highest architectural prize in Switzerland. It promotes buildings with an innovative use of daylight. In the run-up to the award […]

ARCHITECT TADAO ANDO PRITZKER AWARD 1995

By ELIA IGLESIAS. Ando has a strong background in Japanese culture. He was raised in Japan and lives there. Japanese religion and style of life strongly influenced his architecture and design. Ando’s architectural style is said to create a “haiku” effect, emphasizing nothingness and empty space to represent the beauty of simplicity. He favors designing […]

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Rice Design Alliance 2010 Spotlight: Sou Fujimoto

The lecture was held on September 7, 2010 and presented by Sou Fujimoto from Japan. He was the 2010 recipient of Spotlight: The Rice Design Alliance Prize. Eligible honorees for the Spotlight Prize must be within their first 15 years of professional practice. An RDA committee of architects and academics convenes annually to consider local, […]